poubea

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Galician

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Etymology

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Attested since 1877. From Latin populus,[1] although allegedly also from Latin pabuletum.[2]

Pronunciation

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Noun

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poubea m (plural poubeas)

  1. (derogatory) house, cottage; hamlet
  2. (humorous, informal) home
    Cada quen á súa poubea (proverb)
    mind one's own business
    (literally, “everyone to his home”)
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References

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  1. ^ Rivas Quintas, Elixio (2016:419) DELG, s.v. poubana-o
  2. ^ Rivas Quintas, Elixio (2016:419) DELG, s.v. poubeo